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Sunday - 21st June 2009
The main thing that I did today, was to go out a cycle with the love of my life Mike. We went a cycle from his house in Orton Malborne, to the Redwings Service Station, which is 10 miles down the old A1 from his house. So a 20 mile cycle in total, not the longest cycle in the world, but hey it's better then nothing at all.
Monday - 22nd June 2009

If you have been reading my blog for a while, you will know that in August, Mike and myself are cycling from John O’Groats to Lands End, to raise money for the National Autistic Society. And were hoping to get some cycling jerseys made up for the cycle, with the End to End website URL on it and also the National Autistic Society logo. So I emailed the Peterborough Greyhound Stadium, the place that I would, if they know of anyone that could get them made up for us. Since the only place we have found wants £150 for two cycling jerseys. I could not believe it, when they said don't worry about the cost we will pay for it. If you put out logo on it, and say "sponsored by". So that made my day!!!

In other news. In the evening, I went out a 30 mile cycle. I was on fire, I did the cycle in 1 hour, 53 minutes, 50 seconds, with a average speed of 15.9 mph. It was the first time, that I have used my new PBK Team Long Sleeve Skinsuit 2009, that I got from Probikekit.com for £71.24. It's so tight, I think it helped me to cycle faster then normal.

Tuesday - 23rd June 2009

Today I got up at 6:00am. So that I would have time, to get showed, have some breakfast. Before Alex come around to give us both a lift to train station in Grantham to get the 7:25am National Express East Coast service to Edinburgh Waverley. Oh I guess, I should say why we went to Edinburgh, that's because we were teaching First Aid Course, for Pizza Hut. The train got us into Edinburgh 11:09am, but the course did not start till 2pm. So we dropped the gear off at the Pizza Hut. Then went for a nice walk around Edinburgh. The weather was great, the best weather I have ever been to Edinburgh in. I think, it at least 24C if not hotter.

So to kill the 3 hours we had before the course started, we went looking for the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative. I have got many things from them before, but only on-line. It's the first time that I have been into their shop. I could not believe how big it was. Oh and thanks to Alex I have made up my mind, what new bike I am going to get for doing the End to End cycle. I am going to get a Marin Muirwoods 29ER '09. It will need to wait, till I have paid off the car road TAX that is on my credit card.

Once done looking at all the great stuff at the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative. It was back out into the sun to walk back to the Pizza Hut, to get some food. Then start the course, the course had just 7 people on it. I am glad it did not have any more. The room we were in, did not have any air-con, it was HOT to say the least!!! Everyone said the course was very good. Only bad comments we got was how hot the room was.

Once the course was done, it was back to the Edinburgh Waverley, to get the 7pm National Express East Coast service back to Grantham. I was so glad when I was back home and in bed.

Thursday - 25th June 2009
 Marin Muirwoods 29ER '09I have just gone and ordered myself a new bike from the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative. It's set me back £549.99, so thank god for credit cards. Which means to say it off, I do at least 9 days of teaching First Aid Courses and not the spend the money on anything else! As long, as I have paid at least half of it off before going End to End cycle in August I will be happy. I can't wait till I get it, all going well I will have it, before the end of next week. The bike I have gone for is the Marin Muirwoods 29ER '09.
Friday - 26th June 2009
Just a quick update on my new bike, I got a email from the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Operative saying that my new bike will be getting delivered on Wednesday 1st July. I can't wait, till I get it, I will be like a wee kid on Christmas morning.
Monday - 13th July 2009
PebblesSome very, very sad news today Mark and myself had to say good-bye to our dog Pebbles who as not been well for a while. She will be very, missed. The place is just not the same without her.
Tuesday - 14th July 2009
Today's not been a good day, since Mark and myself went to the Nottingham Pet Crematorium to pick up Pebbles. Still not coping very well with having to say good-bye to her. I still remember the day very well, when Mark and myself went to Wood Green Animal Shelters, to get her and Jimmy back in January 2002. Even when typing this I keep on looking for she, since she always use to love being in my room. I would any like to thank everyone that's messaged me, saying how much they will miss her.
Thursday - 6th August 2009
Today Mike and myself had fun at the Peterborough Greyhound Stadium doing a photo shoot for the Peterborough Evening Telegraph for a news article that should be going in tomorrows ET about the End to End cycle that we're doing. While there we also did some telephone interviews with Lite FM and Peterborough’s Heart FM but we’re not too sure when they will get aired.
Friday - 14th August 2009
The main news of the day is that I am single again. Mike's gone and ended our 3 year relationship. So I am very upset to say the least. I did not even see it coming, I was sure that everything was going well with us, but I guess not. We're had, bad periods before, but this time, I think it's over for good. Why I am always the one get gets dumped I have no idea. Crap happens, just need to try to move on with my life. But it's going to take some time, Since I was more then sure he was the one.
Monday - 24th August 2009

I made it all the way from John O’Groats to Land's End. I am, so, so proud of myself. It's even more amazing, since I did well over half of the cycle by myself, since Mike pulled out of the End to End cycle and ended our 3 year relationship at the same time. It just goes to show that I am a lot stronger that I use to be.

You still have to to donate money to the National Autistic Society, via my justgiving page at www.justgiving.com/endtoend09. You can also check out photos from the cycle at www.endtoend-cycle.co.uk.

Oh and also happy birthday to my wee brother Craig.

Thursday - 3rd September 2009

Speaking about the John O'Groats to Land's End 990 mile cycle that I did in August.

Friday - 4th September 2009

Showing off my new Nokia E71 mobile phone.

 

Monday - 7th September 2009

If you have been following this website for a good while, then you may have seen this video before. But it got removed from YouTube when Mike and myself broke up. He went and deleted the gordonandmike channel, so in the process, removing lots of videos that I really liked. So the video below is just a short clip from our holidays in Scotland in July 2007.

Saturday - 12th September 2009

Doing a experiment to see if more people watch my vlogs, when I wear lycra.

Thursday - 17th September 2009

Opps, I have just gone and spent £6,755 on a new car!! If you have been listening to my podcasts, then you will know that the gear box went in my car, a good number of weeks ago. I was told it would cost around £800 to fix it! So I made up my mind, after speaking to my Mum and Dad and the local garage, it's time to get a new car.

So the new car I am getting is a Hyundai i10 Style. I can't wait to get it, I should have it, within about 10 days. It's got everything that I need and lots more it!

  • 14" Alloy wheels
  • ABS with EDB
  • Airbags - Driver and Front Passenger
  • Airbags - Front side
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central locking
  • Electric door mirrors
  • Electric windows - front and back
  • Front fog lights
  • Electric tilt and slide sunroof
  • Heated front seats
  • And lots more...
Sunday - 20th September 2009
I would just like to wish both my Dad and big brother Douglas a happy birthday.
Saturday - 26th September 2009

Doing another experiment, but this time wearing an Orca S2 wetsuit, instead of lycra.

In this vlog, I am speaking about my new car, that I am getting soon. I am getting a Hyundai i10 Style.

Tuesday - 29th September 2009

It's my 30th birthday today. I can't believe that I am now 30!! That's going to take some getting use to! I would also say a big thank-you, to everyone who has signed my guestbook, to wish me a happy birthday.

I also recorded a short vlog about getting a tooth taken out yesterday at the Peterborough Dental Access Centre.

 
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